Celeron D 352 vs Core i5-10400F
Celeron D 352
Core i5-10400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Celeron D 352 is positioned at rank #1062 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron D 352
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron D 352 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cedar Mill (2006) / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron D 352 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+358%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron D 352 and Core i5-10400F
Celeron D 352
The Celeron D 352 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Cedar Mill (2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 86 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 418 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i5-10400F
The Core i5-10400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,029 points. Launch price was $155.
Processing Power
The Celeron D 352 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-10400F has 5 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Celeron D 352 versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F — a 29.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400F (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Celeron D 352 uses the Cedar Mill (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-10400F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron D 352 scores 418 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 187.6% lead for the Core i5-10400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 180 vs 1,454, a 155.9% lead for the Core i5-10400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron D 352 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.
| Feature | Celeron D 352 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 6 / 12+500% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.3 GHz+34% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+10% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Cedar Mill (2006) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 418 | 13,029+3017% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,191 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 180 | 1,454+708% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,783 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron D 352 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-10400F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 800 on the Celeron D 352 versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-10400F — the Celeron D 352 supports 198% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-10400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 4 — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron D 352) vs 16 (Core i5-10400F) — the Core i5-10400F offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 865G,915,945,965,G31,G41 (Celeron D 352) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F).
| Feature | Celeron D 352 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | 800+19900% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 | 128 GB+3355443100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Celeron D 352) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F). Primary use case: Celeron D 352 targets Budget, Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Celeron D 352 rivals Pentium 4 2.80; Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Celeron D 352 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Celeron D 352 launched at $69 MSRP, while the Core i5-10400F debuted at $160. At current prices ($15 vs $102), the Celeron D 352 is $87 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron D 352 delivers 27.9 pts/$ vs 127.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-10400F — making the Core i5-10400F the 128.4% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron D 352 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69-57% | $160 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-85% | $102 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.9 | 127.7+358% |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2020 |
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